How to Make Romanian Chicken Jello: A Unique and Delicious Recipe

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: none

Agar-agar is a plant-based thickener suitable for vegetarians.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

Place the chicken pieces in a large pot and cover them with water.

Add the celery root, onion, bay leaves, carrots, salt, and pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1-2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool.

Strain the remaining broth into a separate pot, and set aside the cooked carrots.

Let the broth cool to room temperature and then add the minced garlic cloves.

Shred the cooled chicken meat and add it to the broth. Stir well.

Arrange the cooked carrot slices on the bottom of a serving dish or mold.

Pour the chicken and broth mixture over the carrots.

Refrigerate the dish for at least 4 hours, or until the jelly has set.

Serve your cold jelly with chicken sliced into pieces, and garnish with the cooked carrots and fresh herbs.

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